Recognizing the importance of protecting personal information in this age of advanced information and communication, TAUNS Laboratories, Inc. (hereinafter “the Company”) complies with the provisions of the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information” and all other applicable laws and regulations in Japan, and handles personal information appropriately in accordance with the following Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information (names, addresses, facility names, company names, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.) provided through this website, owned and operated by the Company, or any other means.

2. The Name and Address of the Company, and Its Representative’s Name

TAUNS Laboratories, Inc.
761-1 Kamishima, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka 410-2325 Japan
Masaki Nonaka, President and CEO

3. Purpose of Utilization of Personal Information

Personal information of physicians, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, other medical personnel, and researchers involved in medical and pharmaceutical sciences

  • Provision and collection of information on the proper use of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
  • Provision and collection of information on the quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
  • Research, planning and study in the fields of medicine and pharmacology
  • Provision, collection and review of information related to the Company’s products, medical information and scientific information
  • Request and implementation of clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance
  • Notifications, reports and other administrative correspondence with government agencies

Personal information of pharmaceutical wholesalers and other persons belonging to our business partners

  • Provision and collection of information on the proper use of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
  • Provision and collection of information on the quality, safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
  • Provision, collection and review of information related to the Company’s products, medical information and scientific information
  • Notifications, reports and other administrative correspondence with government agencies
  • Provision, collection, and communication of information related to transactions

Personal information of persons who contact the Company

  • Consideration, investigation and response to consultations and inquiries
  • Provision and collection of information about the Company’s products
  • Contact and provision of information to manufacturers, distributors and medical professionals associated with the Company’s products
  • Notifications, reports and other administrative correspondence with government agencies

Personal information of applicants for employment

  • Consideration and offer of employment
  • Other procedures for employment

4. Provision of Personal Data to a Third Party

The Company will not provide any personal data held by the Company to any third party. However, exceptions may be made under any of the following cases.

  • Cases in which the prior consent is given by the person
  • Cases in which the provision of personal data is based on laws and regulations
  • Cases in which the provision of personal data is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person
  • Cases in which the provision of personal data is specially necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person
  • Cases in which the provision of personal data is necessary for cooperating with a state organ, a local government, or an individual or a business operator entrusted by one in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations and in which obtaining the consent of the person are likely to impede the execution of the affairs
  • Cases in which the Company entrusts the handling of personal data within the scope necessary for the achievement of the purpose of utilization of personal information
  • Cases in which personal data is provided as a result of the succession of business in a merger or otherwise

5. Security Control Measures

The Company will take necessary and appropriate security control measures in handling personal data.

Organizational Security Control Measures
The Company will appoint a personal information protection manager and establish an organizational management system, including the maintenance of internal rules for the handling of personal data.

Personnel Security Control Measures
The Company will ensure that all employees are aware of the proper handling of personal information by providing training on personal information protection, submitting written pledges, and by other means.

Physical Security Control Measures
The Company takes measures such as monitoring, access control, and record-keeping of floors and areas where personal data is handled, and measures to prevent equipment and documents from being intercepted, stolen, or lost.

Technical Security Control Measures
The Company monitors access to systems that handle personal data, and restrict, record, and control the use of data (generation, duplication, transfer, disposal, etc.). The Company also takes measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion as a countermeasure against unauthorized access from outside.

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7. Personal Information on Linked Sites

Please note that the Company will not be held responsible for the handling of any personal information on any websites linked from this website beyond the scope of this Privacy Policy defined in 1. For details on the handling of personal information on such websites, please refer to the respective privacy policies of the relevant websites.

8. Procedures for requesting Disclosure of Personal Data

The Company will respond to requests for disclosure, etc. (notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, suspension of use, suspension of provision to third parties, disclosure of records of provision to third parties) of personal data held by the Company. Please contact the [Inquiries] in Section 9 below for the request procedure.

9. Inquiries

If you have any questions or requests regarding the handling of personal information that you provided, please contact the Company at the following address. Please note that the Company may not be able to respond immediately to your inquiries or requests, as it may take time for the Company to investigate.

Inquiries:
General Affairs Department, TAUNS Laboratories, Inc.
761-1 Kamishima, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka 410-2325 Japan
Tel: +81-558-76-8181　Fax: +81-558-76-0022

10. Revision of this Privacy Policy

Please note that this Privacy Policy is subject to change without prior notice. We encourage you to check this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information regarding any changes. Please note that the Company will not be held responsible for any problems caused by a failure to confirm the above information.